Risperdal Causes Breast Growth in Boys

Countless thousands of boys have been prescribed Risperdal to treat behavioral problems, psychological issues, and developmental disorders. What most of these children (and their parents) didn’t know was that Risperdal can cause the development of female breasts in boys.

More than 18,000 legal claims have been filed against the maker of Risperdal, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. A handful of the boys, now young men agreed to be interviewed and photographed so that others would know what they’ve gone through.

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Risperdal and Weight Gain

Besides causing boys to develop female breasts, the drug Risperdal can also cause massive weight gain -- up to 100 pounds in a year. When boys stop taking Risperdal, they can lose the weight, but the breasts remain, which often become deformed. The only way to remove the breasts is through a painful and costly surgery.

This website is devoted to raising awareness of the public safety concerns related to the connection between gynecomastia and the drug Risperdal. The photos on this website were taken by Richard Johnson. The copy and photos on this website can be licensed for free to anyone who wishes to use them to raise awareness of the issues surrounding Risperdal and gynecomastia, or for reporters working on stories about gynecomastia or Risperdal. Please contact us for details.